as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
The laser assembly was mounted on a high-precision industrial rotary stage and a gimbal capable of rapidly adjusting its position to follow moving targets.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The institutions that govern modern life have rarely looked more capable.
—Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These scenes are diametrically opposed in style and content, only capable of sitting together if the outlandish latter sequence also ended with a twist, or at least the possibility of one — where Martin’s big shootout was a fantasy, too.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
For the past three years, Altman has built a market consensus around AI as an intelligent mind capable of running global commerce.
—Sunil Sharan, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
The institutions that govern modern life have rarely looked more capable.
—Dr. Aditya Vikram Kashyap, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These scenes are diametrically opposed in style and content, only capable of sitting together if the outlandish latter sequence also ended with a twist, or at least the possibility of one — where Martin’s big shootout was a fantasy, too.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
For the past three years, Altman has built a market consensus around AI as an intelligent mind capable of running global commerce.
—Sunil Sharan, Fortune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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The days of that being a suitable workaround might be in the rearview mirror.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Contributions will begin on July 4, and beneficiaries can withdraw up to 50% of the account balance by age 18, with additional access at age 25 for qualified purposes, such as small business loans and higher education expenses.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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My brief time typing on the Aspire 18 AI left me with the impression of an unremarkable but perfectly competent typing feel.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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His Thursday op-ed, however, was written in response to an essay published by Tony Blair, in which the former British prime minister accused the Labour Party of risking the country’s future by prioritizing internal politics over economic growth and competent governance.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Rapid growth across parts of Northern Colorado is colliding with a growing challenge — being able to access enough electricity to support new homes and businesses.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Passalacqua is almost too exquisite not to be able to be present for every moment of it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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